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FortiWeb Web Application Firewall (WAF) pros and cons

Vendor: Fortinet
4.1 out of 5

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PROS

FortiWeb Web Application Firewall provides robust protection against DDoS attacks and blocks threats from application layers.
The integration with other products and load-balancing applications, like FortiADC, is seamless.
Machine learning capabilities in FortiWeb Web Application Firewall are valuable for detecting and preventing attacks, reducing false positives and identifying suspicious activities.
The comprehensive library of known attack signatures enhances the suitability of FortiWeb Web Application Firewall for any environment.
Technical support from Fortinet is exceptional, offering valuable training and enablement resources.

CONS

FortiWeb Web Application Firewall's signature database updates need improvement for continuous protection against new attacks.
Setup is complicated and documentation lacks clarity, causing misconfigurations.
Technical support response times need improvement, with faster and more efficient assistance.
Pricing is higher compared to competitors, especially in regions like South Africa.
Integration with other solutions like SAP and improved features such as ADC offering are needed.
 

FortiWeb Web Application Firewall (WAF) Pros review quotes

MA
May 13, 2025
The features of FortiWeb Web Application Firewall (WAF) that have proven most effective in protecting web applications include web filtering, DDoS protection, geo-location blocking, and blocking SQL injection attacks.
Aung Min Oo - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 9, 2024
The product is easy to configure.
reviewer1729623 - PeerSpot reviewer
May 14, 2024
The solution's technical support is good.
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Martin Ellmann - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 8, 2024
The product's initial setup phase was easy.
Nitith Unarat - PeerSpot reviewer
May 13, 2024
FortiWeb identified potential DDoS attacks and suspicious domain activity, showcasing the value of its machine-learning capabilities.
Director_45785 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 6, 2024
FortiWeb Web Application Firewall helps us to block certain categories of browsing, such as weapons, and other inappropriate content on the client side. We have also blocked social media sites like TikTok and Facebook to enhance user productivity and maintain application security.
HK
Jul 16, 2024
It improves latency by optimizing traffic routing.
Mohamed Fouad - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 26, 2023
The machine learning on FortiWeb WAF is valuable.
IgnitiusMolepo - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 20, 2024
The tool secures our critical applications, especially the mobile money application, which is often targeted by attacks. The solution provides rapid protection and has proven reliable against various threats.
Andreas Lalos - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 11, 2024
FortiWeb has a very extensive library of known attack signatures, which makes the product fit for any environment, regardless if the customer uses Windows-specific or non-Windows-specific applications.
 

FortiWeb Web Application Firewall (WAF) Cons review quotes

MA
May 13, 2025
We also need configuration settings that indicate the advantages or disadvantages of enabled features.
Aung Min Oo - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 9, 2024
FortiWeb Web Application Firewall (WAF) needs to update its attack prevention database.
reviewer1729623 - PeerSpot reviewer
May 14, 2024
I don't see any issues with the tool apart from the pricing aspect of the product. The price of the product is an area where improvements are required.
Learn what your peers think about FortiWeb Web Application Firewall (WAF). Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: June 2025.
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Martin Ellmann - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 8, 2024
The tool's price and performance are areas of concern where improvements are required.
Nitith Unarat - PeerSpot reviewer
May 13, 2024
There could be ADC offering as well.
Director_45785 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 6, 2024
We haven't faced any significant issues with FortiWeb Web Application Firewall. But they can lower the pricing, since it is a concern, especially in South Africa and the technical support, could be more responsive at times.
HK
Jul 16, 2024
FortiWeb could have an inbound load balancing pack.
Mohamed Fouad - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 26, 2023
WAF needs more signatures on FortiWeb and updates the database continuously to protect against new attacks.
IgnitiusMolepo - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 20, 2024
We have encountered issues with webhooks and management of FortiWeb Web Application Firewall's on-premise version.
Andreas Lalos - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 11, 2024
For users not familiar with Fortinet, it could be beneficial to provide more user-friendly analytics and reporting.